An antioxidant in medicine, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, or beta-carotene, prevents oxidation and protects against its harmful effects.<\/p>\n
Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free oxygen radicals that can damage cells. Antioxidants such as ascorbic acid (vitamin C) terminate these reactions.<\/p>\n
The term “antioxidant” is used primarily for two different groups of substances: industrial chemicals added to products to prevent oxidation and natural chemicals found in foods and body tissues that are claimed to have health effects.<\/p>\n
Antioxidants are often added to vegetable oils and prepared foods to delay food spoilage.<\/p>\n
The second group includes natural chemicals found in foods and body tissues that are claimed to have health effects. Antioxidants are believed to potentially reduce the risk of cancer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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